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Are there any interactions between vascepa and seafood?



Vascepa is a prescription medication used to reduce triglyceride levels in adults with high triglycerides. The active ingredient in Vascepa is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil. The medication is derived from fish oil, and as such, there may be concerns about interactions with seafood.

According to the FDA-approved label for Vascepa [2], there are no known interactions between Vascepa and seafood. However, the label does caution that patients should avoid consuming more than three grams of EPA and DHA (another type of omega-3 fatty acid) per day, as this may increase the risk of bleeding.

WebMD [3] also notes that there are no known interactions between Vascepa and seafood. However, they caution that patients should speak with their doctor before taking any new medications or supplements, including fish oil supplements, to ensure that there are no potential interactions or adverse effects.

DrugPatentWatch [1] does not provide any information on interactions between Vascepa and seafood.

In conclusion, based on the sources provided, there are no known interactions between Vascepa and seafood. However, patients should speak with their doctor before taking any new medications or supplements to ensure that there are no potential interactions or adverse effects.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/VASCEPA
[2] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/202057s019lbl.pdf
[3] https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-162888/vascepa-oral/details



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